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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 323.03 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 323.03 and 192.13 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 323.03 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/323.03 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 323.03 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 62,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,061.99/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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